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Emergency Pump out RAD88 at 9:23pm 07.23.10 Ask All Sailors 7/3214 We, at our yacht club, want to install a pump on our launch to aid in any boat that is taking on wat
Hunter 29.5 How do I arrange the salon cushions... bobkay at 9:10pm 07.23.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/2266 I just bought a Hunter 1997 29.5. The table lowers to allow the main salon to convert to sleeping qu
Line Clutches Godefroy at 8:25pm 07.23.10 Catalina 30 3/1652 Here is a question for those that have done the upgrade, or have a boat new enough to have them as s
where is your radio?? piedpiperIII at 6:43pm 07.23.10 Catalina 22 4/1716 I am looking for ideas as to where to put my radio, I don't like where I have it now"to hard to work
A Cautionary Tale for Dog Lovers gingerpenny at 5:57pm 07.23.10 Sails Call Lounge 5/3169 Two weeks ago, my husband and I were walking with our beautiful retired racing greyhound, Babalu, al
Engine Mixing elbow West Virginia Sailing Nut at 5:22pm 07.23.10 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1664 I am in the process of installing an all new exhaust system. While hooking up the new exhaust hose t
unknown piece of wood found in boat (5) kdssail at 2:49pm 07.23.10 Day Sailers 4/1504 Can anyone tell me what this piece should be used for on my 1985 Oday 26. I found it under one of t
Why a boom? kpgraci at 2:31pm 07.23.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2311 Being new to sailing I ask the questions that may never occur to more experienced sailors. I think t
Raising my boat up higher Macewan at 1:28pm 07.23.10 Trailer Sailors 4/2905 Hi everyone- I'm new here and its been a long time since I sailed. I'm getting back into things wit
Fear Of jibing Don Guillette at 12:47pm 07.23.10 Sail Trim with Don Guillette 16/9785 I spoke to a shipmate today who was confused about the difference between tacking and jibing. Maybe
boom sag craigw1997 at 12:39pm 07.23.10 Ask A Macgregor Owner 20/4747 i have just bought a mac 22 and have rigged it, however my boom sags alot with out the sail run up t
Hilling Degree Krzysztof1965 at 12:33pm 07.23.10 Mid-Size Boats 3/1585 Hello Hunters I have a Hunter 326. I tiped my Hunter at 25 degree and she was still holding. Does
Weather Helm help CCHer at 11:59am 07.23.10 Catalina 310 4/1967 Friday a week ago I was crossing the Chesapeake west to east from the Great Wicomico to Onancock wit
Manuals for instruments and a motor (2) Jfelkins at 11:12am 07.23.10 Ask An Oday Owner 0/1020 Does anyone know where I can get manuals for these instruments. They look like they have condensatio
What's the best PFD? John in Edmonds at 11:00am 07.23.10 Ask All Sailors 7/2546 I am thinking of upgrading to a hydrostatic automatic inflatable PFD. There are a number of brands,
What's the best PFD? John in Edmonds at 10:50am 07.23.10 Catalina 30 0/4 We're thinking of upgrading to a hydrostatic automatic inflatable PFD. There are a number of brands
Shower sump discharge stains Resoluteboat1 at 10:14am 07.23.10 Big Boats 1/1155 We are liveaboards and using the aft shower daily. As the sump pumps out the water through the disc
Rolling Furler - Sail repair mbills2 at 9:55am 07.23.10 Ask All Sailors 6/2128 Hi All, A friend of mine has a boat with a roller furler and his sail is damaged. He would like t
Source for 1 1/8 SS Pipe? Rick D at 9:45am 07.23.10 Ask All Sailors 15/2559 Any of you know an on-line source where I can get a piece of 1 1/8 X 1/16 SS polished tube? I am doi
Great Article, May save someone you love!!!! (1) Weasel at 9:25am 07.23.10 Ask All Sailors 0/1330 Drowning looks different than you think by ModernMom, on Mon Jul 12, 2010 11:19am PDT http://a

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Should the prop shaft flange be painted? dlochner at 11:03am 10.17.21 When I replaced the flange this spring I sprayed it with a corrosion inhibitor based on a reccomenda
I think I just bought a 30. iSaint06 at 10:38am 10.17.21 Never too late... But it does get you to improve your anchoring skills. A couple of years ago I wa
Need 22 New Design Mast Data CB22 at 10:37am 10.17.21 That's a nice looking early 70s Catalina.
Its funny Friday! (2) Will Gilmore at 10:34am 10.17.21 199336 199337 Clean that wax out. -Will
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke Rich Stidger at 10:24am 10.17.21 Is there a way to tell if this is the problem (or part of it)? I have seen flooded carb bowls drip
Hunter 410 shaft seal Ralph Johnstone at 10:19am 10.17.21 As @JamesG161 says, but let's get your picture just to be 100% sure. You DO NOT want a mistake in t
Need 22 New Design Mast Data Leeward Rail at 10:18am 10.17.21 $859 gets you a project Catalina 22 with a trailer. 1975 Catalina 22 Pop Top Sailboat and Trailer
Replacing Cabin Sole Ralph Johnstone at 10:12am 10.17.21 Grinding today. Keep the reports coming. Something's got to work.
Refinishing Catalina Capri 14.2 boat, question on pigment colors bfeilaz at 10:04am 10.17.21 I used Interlux "boottop and striping enamel" for my boot stripe. It's a one part polyurethane, l
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke dlochner at 10:00am 10.17.21 I just came back from rescuing a dinghy. A neighboring sailor was trying to get back to his boat tha
Flooding issues with Tohatsu 8 HP 2-stroke stickinthemud57 at 9:55am 10.17.21 Thanks for that. Apparently, Grapevine Texas is an E0 desert. (or part of it)?
I think I just bought a 30. jssailem at 9:50am 10.17.21 Never too late... But it does get you to improve your anchoring skills. A couple of years ago I wa
I think I just bought a 30. iSaint06 at 9:46am 10.17.21 Congrats on the new to you boat. You sound surprised. My bank would know if I bought a new boat. Ch
I think I just bought a 30. iSaint06 at 9:45am 10.17.21 Low bimini could be to clear the boom or the previous owner was short. Probably lower boom.
name/make of gauge JamesG161 at 9:25am 10.17.21 In a PM with the PO. His problem was resolved by his electrician cleaning corrosion of the terminals
Need 22 New Design Mast Data sail sfbay at 9:24am 10.17.21 $859 gets you a project Catalina 22 with a trailer. 1975 Catalina 22 Pop Top Sailboat and Trailer -
Replacing Cabin Sole MikeHoncho at 8:49am 10.17.21 I think you are doing your due diligence. I think at the end of the day we need to understand that
H34 Compression Post ScottFreeRick at 8:40am 10.17.21 A base plate is a great idea. Lines are already led back to the cockpit, with the blocks attached t
Need 22 New Design Mast Data CB22 at 8:37am 10.17.21 I paid very little for this one so purchasing another one is doable. That's good advice. I'm going t
Hunter 410 shaft seal (1) JamesG161 at 8:20am 10.17.21 should the shaft seal tube be clamped on the stern tube Yes.

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